AIPMT PRELIMS2006Physics-Electrostatics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Physics Electric Dipole MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

An electric dipole of moment p is lying along a uniform electric field. The work done in rotating the dipole by 90° is:

A

√2 pE

B

pE/2

C

2pE

D

pE

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The work done in rotating a dipole in a uniform electric field is given by W = pE(¹⁻ cosθ). For θ = 90°, W = pE.

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